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March 8, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products fall 14.88 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products decreased by 14.88 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$519.12 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$609.84 million recorded in December.
Plywood, veneer, and laminated wood production in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s production of plywood, veneer, laminated wood, and other thin boards increased by 23.8 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was slightly lower than December 2024, when output stood at 24.9 percent above 2019 levels.
Denmark firms add US$19 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, firms from Denmark contributed US$19 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$2.83 million compared to December, which saw US$21.83 million in registered capital with 3 new projects.
New Zealand tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 5,604 tourists from New Zealand in January, accounting for 0.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 31.0 percent increase from December and a 7.4 percent rise year-on-year.
In today’s Vietnam news: Ready-to-drink tea market report, Rights groups EU action on Vietnam civic space crackdown, Taxi company buy 2,000 Vinfast cars, Vietnam
In today’s Vietnam news: South Korea – Vietnam leaders meeting, Vietjet COMAC lease agreement, EVN FiT eligibility problems proposed resolution, FDI firms fined over
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam-flagged LPG tanker passes Hormuz Strait, To Lam in China, Coffee concerns dry weather in VN, Coal mining output increase
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